Project overview

• Pillsbury Ave S bridge was built in 1916 by the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul Railroad. It was constructed to help separate railroad traffic from city streets.
• The bridge has reinforced concrete deck girder structure, reinforced concrete abutments, and piers.
• Most of the Pillsbury Ave S bridge is in fair condition. Although, there are some areas in need of necessary repair. Those areas contain cracks and breakage exposing reinforced steel. Some previously repaired areas are beginning to fail. At the north end of the bridge there are large cracks as well as in some of the supporting end walls.
• Due to the age of the structure deterioration will progressively get worse over time. The Bridge is currently classified as functionally obsolete due to its deck geometry.
• This project will improve the condition and safety for motor vehicles. Pedestrian traffic crossing the Pillsbury Ave S bridge will be safer as well.

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